Alpha
“Leaders are born from survival”
Synopsis
In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ALPHA - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-18
Top Cast
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Kodi Smit-McPhee
Keda
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
Tau
Marcin Kowalczyk
Sigma
Jens Hultén
Xi
Natassia Malthe
Rho
Spencer Bogaert
Kappa
Mercedes de la Zerda
Nu
Leonor Varela
Shaman Woman
Priya Rajaratnam
Huntress (uncredited)
Nashon Douglas
Lion Tribe #3 (uncredited)
Michael Kruse-Dahl
Lion Tribe #4 (uncredited)
Kyle Glenn Thomas
Lion Tribe #9 (uncredited)
Nestor de la Zerda
Solutrean Hunter #1 (uncredited)
Louis Lay
Solutrean Hunter #2 (uncredited)
Patrick Flanagan
Solutrean Hunter #3 (uncredited)
Blake Point
Solutrean Hunter #4 (uncredited)
Taran Kootenhayoo
Solutrean Hunter #6 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$51M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$99.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.95x
+$48.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Wiedenhaupt
- Original Score
- Joseph S. DeBeasi, Michael Stearns
- Original Title
- Alpha
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America, China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $51M
- Worldwide Gross
- $99.6M
- Production Studios
- Studio 8, Columbia Pictures, Fosun Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Hughes
Dan Wiedenhaupt, Albert Hughes
Joseph S. DeBeasi, Michael Stearns
Martin Gschlacht, Bruce McCleery, Ian Seabrook, Peter Deming
Sandra Torres Granovsky
Andrew Rona, Albert Hughes, Louise Rosner-Meyer, Stuart M. Besser
Department Leadership Roster
Loyd Bateman
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Alonzo
Stunt Coordinator
Clay Cullen
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Wiedenhaupt
Screenplay
Albert Hughes
Director
Martin Gschlacht
Director of Photography
John Willett
Production Design
Sandra Torres Granovsky
Editor
Andrew Rona
Producer
Sharen Davis
Costume Design
David Seager
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dadi Einarsson
Visual Effects Supervisor
William Mesa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Eran Barnea
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jonathan Vaughn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alpha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alpha about?
In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.
Who directed Alpha?
Alpha was directed by Albert Hughes.
Who stars in Alpha?
The principal cast of Alpha includes Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk, Jens Hultén, Natassia Malthe.
When was Alpha released and how long is it?
Alpha was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Alpha?
Alpha had a reported production budget of $51M and grossed $99.6M at the worldwide box office (1.95 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Alpha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alpha was composed by Joseph S. DeBeasi, Michael Stearns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alpha?
Alpha holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).